After spending two weeks away from Mason on vacation it is good to be back in town and some of the same challenges are still high on the work list. Mondays are usually a bit of a mess with many extra issues to deal with, and when you have been out for two weeks there is an extra level of challenge, and today has certainly been full of problems.
Column #652 for Release Saturday, November 14, 2015, or Later
Most folks whose age is within a quarter-century of my Uncle Mort's 103-plus years are happy to be moving at all. A few are willing to catch falling stars, tickled at the prospect of experiencing one final "whoosh," even if pointed downward.
Mort, though, places limits on his "wagon-hitching."
I’m not much on the turkey, but I do like the go-wither’s! No Sweet Potatoes, but there’s not an Irish potato I don’t like. Not a fruit salad lover, but Pasta,Yes! Rolls, with lots of butter is so yummy. That green bean casserole is awesome. In fact I do like all the carbohydrates that are associated with the Thanksgiving feast.
After what has been going on in Paris I really don't feel much like laughing, and I certainly don't feel like trying to write a humor column. I doubt you feel much like reading one. That may be one of the side effects of terrorism, losing our sense of humor.
I'm one of those people who loves the holiday season, but there are plenty of folks who need a little help getting in the spirit. The library can help! We've got a great holiday collection of books for all ages and books on CD, too. Come on in and try one!
The Mason Lions Club met Tuesday November 10th, for it's weekly luncheon meeting. There were 32 members and 4 visitors in attendance.
"Boss" Lion Joel Kuykendall announced the resignation of Treasurer Fritz Landers due to health reasons. Lion Gayland Thorn has volunteered to step in and fill the position. A get well card was passed around for Lion Fritz.
Lion Harold Hoerster announced that the proceeds from the hamburger cook on Friday, November 6th brought in about $1500 with a net of about $1 ...
OLIVE LEAF is one of my favorite herbs for this time of year. I use olive leaf for immune enhancement so that I do not get the flu. However, olive leaf is more than just a great anti-viral.
OLIVES in some form have been used throughout history. Olives and olive oil are referenced throughout the Bible.
I have a cook book entitled "Quick and Easy Dump Cakes and More" from which I have collected a few recipes. Almost all of them are, indeed, "quick and easy," and with the holiday season upon us, I thought I'd share a few of these recipes. Things get pretty hectic this time of year, so I'll see what I can do to make the baking chores a bit easier for you.
I came across something that made me realize it may be time to cull the herd:
Etibar Elchyev of Georgia, also known as "Magnet Man," set the record of sticking 53 metal spoons on his back and chest.
...And not to be out done...
A reader said in my comments on Elizabeth Warren last week I was about to misspell my own first name, writing "B...a...r...y"
Back it up! There is no worse feeling than to have years of important data (pictures, documents, etc) on an electronic device suddenly disappear due to a device failure.
The easiest way to back up your important information is to purchase a USB thumb drive; Plug it in and then copy your files and paste them into the USB drive.
